Watch-night
noun
1.
the last night of the year, observed in a watch meeting.
2.
watch meeting.
noun (in Protestant churches)
1.
the night of December 24, during which a service is held to mark the arrival of Christmas Day
the night of December 31, during which a service is held to mark the passing of the old year and the beginning of the new
2.
the service held on either of these nights
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